Allison Sanders wrote:
>
> Dear B-Greekers,
> I am certainly impressed at the vast amount of knowledge of the
> members of this list.

Hi Allison ~

Isn't it wonderful? Where else can so much ability focus into one
forum, reaching out to so many who share the same interest?

> I'm trying my hardest to keep up and understand
> (not very easy), and I think I'm going to learn a lot.

The levels of discussion are equally hard for me to 'get'. Some are
meant for the likes of 'us', and some simply are not. The technical
language of a speciality makes it pretty arcane to us 'lesser
educates', and properly so!!

> But I was
> wondering: are there any other people on this list who absolutely love
> Greek (like me), but are not quite so adept (like me)?

I absolutely qualify to be heaped up into the same categorical pile in
which you describe yourself, and from the sounds of responses to your
post, there be a lot of 'us'.

> If so, are you
> able to comment on anything? I've been looking for an opportunity,
> but, well, that's tough! =)

'Tis a tad intimidating, eh? I just try to leave my ego at the door,
stick to the truth as best as I am given it, and never be afraid of
being wrong and looking bad.